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Andreos1



14,155
12 Jun 2013, 8:23 am #1
Www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=174667

Just read the press release from the RMT about the Great Western Railway coming back into public ownership. According to it, the Government have set up a company and applied for certification to take the railway back 'in house'.
Edited 23 Mar 2015, 9:12 pm by Andreos1.
Andreos1
12 Jun 2013, 8:23 am #1

Www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=174667

Just read the press release from the RMT about the Great Western Railway coming back into public ownership. According to it, the Government have set up a company and applied for certification to take the railway back 'in house'.

Kuyoyo



6,846
12 Jun 2013, 9:15 pm #2
(12 Jun 2013, 8:23 am)Andreos1 Www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=174667

Just read the press release from the RMT about the Great Western Railway coming back into public ownership. According to it, the Government have set up a company and applied for certification to take the railway back 'in house'.

RMT jumping the gun as normal. All that's happening is DOR are being mobilised in case discussions with First over a further extension of the Greater Western franchise falls through. Exactly the same as last year when they were mobilised for Intercity West Coast following Virgin's legal bid that has lead to the current franchise extensions.
Kuyoyo
12 Jun 2013, 9:15 pm #2

(12 Jun 2013, 8:23 am)Andreos1 Www.rmt.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=174667

Just read the press release from the RMT about the Great Western Railway coming back into public ownership. According to it, the Government have set up a company and applied for certification to take the railway back 'in house'.

RMT jumping the gun as normal. All that's happening is DOR are being mobilised in case discussions with First over a further extension of the Greater Western franchise falls through. Exactly the same as last year when they were mobilised for Intercity West Coast following Virgin's legal bid that has lead to the current franchise extensions.

Andreos1



14,155
12 Jun 2013, 10:37 pm #3
If the RMT recieve a statement saying DOR have gone to the ORR and release a press statement about this to the general public, how can that be jumping the gun?

Can you explain how press release containing fact, quotes and references to previous events pertaining to events since privatisation and then a few quotes from Bob Crow is 'jumping the gun' please?
Cos I'm struggling to see where you are coming from...
Andreos1
12 Jun 2013, 10:37 pm #3

If the RMT recieve a statement saying DOR have gone to the ORR and release a press statement about this to the general public, how can that be jumping the gun?

Can you explain how press release containing fact, quotes and references to previous events pertaining to events since privatisation and then a few quotes from Bob Crow is 'jumping the gun' please?
Cos I'm struggling to see where you are coming from...

Kuyoyo



6,846
12 Jun 2013, 10:44 pm #4
(12 Jun 2013, 10:37 pm)Andreos1 If the RMT recieve a statement saying DOR have gone to the ORR and release a press statement about this to the general public, how can that be jumping the gun?

Can you explain how press release containing fact, quotes and references to previous events pertaining to events since privatisation and then a few quotes from Bob Crow is 'jumping the gun' please?
Cos I'm struggling to see where you are coming from...

It's jumping the gun saying that it will be renationalised when all that is happening is that the DOR are preparing in-case they are needed.
Kuyoyo
12 Jun 2013, 10:44 pm #4

(12 Jun 2013, 10:37 pm)Andreos1 If the RMT recieve a statement saying DOR have gone to the ORR and release a press statement about this to the general public, how can that be jumping the gun?

Can you explain how press release containing fact, quotes and references to previous events pertaining to events since privatisation and then a few quotes from Bob Crow is 'jumping the gun' please?
Cos I'm struggling to see where you are coming from...

It's jumping the gun saying that it will be renationalised when all that is happening is that the DOR are preparing in-case they are needed.

Andreos1



14,155
12 Jun 2013, 10:56 pm #5
Where does it say it 'will' be renationalised?

After reading it and re-reading it, it stated DOR are applying for certification incase the contract can't be extended and is essentially an option to fall back on, should talks fail...

It might just be me not seeing it with being tired, but if you could copy and paste the section you are referring to, it would be appreciated.
Andreos1
12 Jun 2013, 10:56 pm #5

Where does it say it 'will' be renationalised?

After reading it and re-reading it, it stated DOR are applying for certification incase the contract can't be extended and is essentially an option to fall back on, should talks fail...

It might just be me not seeing it with being tired, but if you could copy and paste the section you are referring to, it would be appreciated.

Dan

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18,099
11 Oct 2014, 7:21 pm #6
The contract extension for the Great Western Railway has been reported in a number of newspapers - a number of which are given below:


FirstGroup wins Great Western contract extension
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014...nsion-rail

First Great Western offered new franchise deal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29565156

FirstGroup reverses run of rail losses
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/a...233394.ece

Government will talk to First Great Western about extending franchise
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Governme...story.html
Dan
11 Oct 2014, 7:21 pm #6

The contract extension for the Great Western Railway has been reported in a number of newspapers - a number of which are given below:


FirstGroup wins Great Western contract extension
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014...nsion-rail

First Great Western offered new franchise deal
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29565156

FirstGroup reverses run of rail losses
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/business/a...233394.ece

Government will talk to First Great Western about extending franchise
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Governme...story.html

Andreos1



14,155
17 Nov 2014, 8:46 am #7
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-30067282

Hitachi trains revealed.

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Andreos1
17 Nov 2014, 8:46 am #7

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-30067282

Hitachi trains revealed.


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Andreos1



14,155
23 Mar 2015, 9:13 pm #8
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/...are_btn_tw

FGW obtain keys for another four years.
The figures make interesting reading...

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Andreos1
23 Mar 2015, 9:13 pm #8

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/...are_btn_tw

FGW obtain keys for another four years.
The figures make interesting reading...


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Andreos1



14,155
15 Sep 2015, 5:23 pm #9
Managed to get a glimpse of the new GWR colour scheme recently.
Supposedly launching this month, yet the green repaints seem seemingly rare!

The FGW will be replaced by GWR throughout.

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Andreos1
15 Sep 2015, 5:23 pm #9

Managed to get a glimpse of the new GWR colour scheme recently.
Supposedly launching this month, yet the green repaints seem seemingly rare!

The FGW will be replaced by GWR throughout.


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Andreos1



14,155
21 Sep 2015, 8:32 am #10
GWR launches.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34292550

Had a feeling there wasn't too many in green, based on my observations a week or two back.
According to the article, 3 are in the new scheme.

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Andreos1
21 Sep 2015, 8:32 am #10

GWR launches.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34292550

Had a feeling there wasn't too many in green, based on my observations a week or two back.
According to the article, 3 are in the new scheme.


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Andreos1



14,155
20 Nov 2015, 8:48 am #11
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34868859
Costs seem to be spiralling with regard to electrification west from Maidenhead.
Andreos1
20 Nov 2015, 8:48 am #11

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-34868859
Costs seem to be spiralling with regard to electrification west from Maidenhead.

Andreos1



14,155
22 Jan 2016, 11:33 am #12
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35376805
Huge delays with electrification project.

On my last trip down there before Christmas, work hadn't got that far west of Reading heading towards Didcot.

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Andreos1
22 Jan 2016, 11:33 am #12

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35376805
Huge delays with electrification project.

On my last trip down there before Christmas, work hadn't got that far west of Reading heading towards Didcot.


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Andreos1



14,155
08 Feb 2016, 6:06 pm #13
Short HST formations have been used in timing trials between Plymouth and Cardiff.

They are apparently exploring the possibility of using short formations using the sets left, once their mainline duties are ended.

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Andreos1
08 Feb 2016, 6:06 pm #13

Short HST formations have been used in timing trials between Plymouth and Cardiff.

They are apparently exploring the possibility of using short formations using the sets left, once their mainline duties are ended.


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S813 FVK



6,030
03 Apr 2016, 7:30 pm #14
Eighteen Hurt After Trains Collide At Plymouth Station
http://news.sky.com/story/1672025/eighte...at-station
S813 FVK
03 Apr 2016, 7:30 pm #14

Eighteen Hurt After Trains Collide At Plymouth Station
http://news.sky.com/story/1672025/eighte...at-station

8222



312
04 Apr 2016, 7:44 am #15
(03 Apr 2016, 7:30 pm)S813 FVK Eighteen Hurt After Trains Collide At Plymouth Station
http://news.sky.com/story/1672025/eighte...at-station

The HST looks to have come off quite badly. Any idea of which train failed to stop?

Aircraft flown on:

744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL

8222
04 Apr 2016, 7:44 am #15

(03 Apr 2016, 7:30 pm)S813 FVK Eighteen Hurt After Trains Collide At Plymouth Station
http://news.sky.com/story/1672025/eighte...at-station

The HST looks to have come off quite badly. Any idea of which train failed to stop?


Aircraft flown on:

744, 77W, 772, E145, E190, E170, E175, E195, A319, A320, A320NEO, A321, A321NEO, A330-200, A330-300, A340-600 763, 752, 733, 737, 738, CRJ900, CRJ1000
Favourite aircraft: G-STBL/G-ZBKL

S813 FVK



6,030
04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am #16
(04 Apr 2016, 7:44 am)8222 The HST looks to have come off quite badly. Any idea of which train failed to stop?

Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

It is believed that the pair of 150s were operating 2E68 (1339 Penzance - Exeter St David's) with the 43 believing to have arrived on 5A91 (1500 Laira Depot to Plymouth) but ran earlier so actually got to Plymouth at 1500 rather than departing the depot at that time. If this is correct, it means that the 43 set would have been in the platform 34 minutes before 2E68 arrive at Plymouth which it did at 1534.
S813 FVK
04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am #16

(04 Apr 2016, 7:44 am)8222 The HST looks to have come off quite badly. Any idea of which train failed to stop?

Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

It is believed that the pair of 150s were operating 2E68 (1339 Penzance - Exeter St David's) with the 43 believing to have arrived on 5A91 (1500 Laira Depot to Plymouth) but ran earlier so actually got to Plymouth at 1500 rather than departing the depot at that time. If this is correct, it means that the 43 set would have been in the platform 34 minutes before 2E68 arrive at Plymouth which it did at 1534.

Andreos1



14,155
04 Apr 2016, 8:54 am #17
(04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am)S813 FVK Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

It is believed that the pair of 150s were operating 2E68 (1339 Penzance - Exeter St David's) with the 43 believing to have arrived on 5A91 (1500 Laira Depot to Plymouth) but ran earlier so actually got to Plymouth at 1500 rather than departing the depot at that time. If this is correct, it means that the 43 set would have been in the platform 34 minutes before 2E68 arrive at Plymouth which it did at 1534.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35954361

Even if the HST did leave the depot early, it was due to leave for Paddington a few minutes after the crash.

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Andreos1
04 Apr 2016, 8:54 am #17

(04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am)S813 FVK Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

It is believed that the pair of 150s were operating 2E68 (1339 Penzance - Exeter St David's) with the 43 believing to have arrived on 5A91 (1500 Laira Depot to Plymouth) but ran earlier so actually got to Plymouth at 1500 rather than departing the depot at that time. If this is correct, it means that the 43 set would have been in the platform 34 minutes before 2E68 arrive at Plymouth which it did at 1534.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35954361

Even if the HST did leave the depot early, it was due to leave for Paddington a few minutes after the crash.


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S813 FVK



6,030
04 Apr 2016, 2:07 pm #18
(04 Apr 2016, 8:54 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35954361

Even if the HST did leave the depot early, it was due to leave for Paddington a few minutes after the crash.

Indeed. If it had left the depot at 1500, it would have arrived at the station at 1522 - still 12 minutes before the 150s arrived.
S813 FVK
04 Apr 2016, 2:07 pm #18

(04 Apr 2016, 8:54 am)Andreos1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-35954361

Even if the HST did leave the depot early, it was due to leave for Paddington a few minutes after the crash.

Indeed. If it had left the depot at 1500, it would have arrived at the station at 1522 - still 12 minutes before the 150s arrived.

S813 FVK



6,030
04 Apr 2016, 3:34 pm #19
(04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am)S813 FVK Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

Unknown power car is now confirmed as 43134.
S813 FVK
04 Apr 2016, 3:34 pm #19

(04 Apr 2016, 8:19 am)S813 FVK Trains involved are units 150219 + 150249 and powercar 43160 - the vehicle on the other end is unknown.

Unknown power car is now confirmed as 43134.

Andreos1



14,155
19 Apr 2016, 2:27 pm #20
The RAIB have attached blame to a signaller with regard to the collision mentioned above.

Apparently the signaller misjudged the space available to share the platform.
Edited 19 Apr 2016, 2:27 pm by Andreos1.

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Andreos1
19 Apr 2016, 2:27 pm #20

The RAIB have attached blame to a signaller with regard to the collision mentioned above.

Apparently the signaller misjudged the space available to share the platform.


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